Ambulance Tasmania

Ambulance Tasmania
Agency overview
Jurisdiction Government of Tasmania
Employees 225
Parent agency Department of Health and Human Services
Website Tasmanian Ambulance Service
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Ambulance Tasmania, formerly known as the Tasmanian Ambulance Service, provides ambulance services in the state of Tasmania, Australia. The service was established by the Ambulance Service Act 1982[1] and operates within the Department of Health and Human Services.

The service has approximately 520 volunteer officers and 225 paid staff,[2] operating through a network of 45 stations.[3]

The service is provided free to Tasmanian residents. Unlike other Australian states, Tasmania does not have an ambulance fee or levy.[3]

See also

References

  1. Agency Details, Archives Office of Tasmania
  2. Tasmanian Ambulance Service, Department of Health and Human Services
  3. 1 2 Ambulance and Health Transport fact sheet, Department of Health and Human Services, June 11, 2009.

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